Recent content by MackTheKnife

No, putting a "pecker checker" at squad level is overkill. TCCC is taught to those going downrange. That is sufficient given that 2/3rds of preventable battlefield deaths are attributed to uncontrolled hemorrhage followed by approximately 1/3rd TP. Both situations are covered in TCCC. Not saying...

Been off the grid for a while. So as I've reacclimated, doing a lot of reading, I'm seeing articles about why the low pay for paramedics, the push to call EMTs as paramedics. Several articles said the LACK of degrees was a big issue. Couldn't agree more. The longer medics stick their collective...

Was the last fit test before or after? And why 5 boosters?

Most RN programs are ASN, not AAS.

LATE RESPONSE. In Florida, until recently, an RN, PA, MD could challenge Florida PM test, IF they had a Florida EMT license. If not, no joy. I did this after nursing school and passing NCLEX-RN. I had my NREMT, got reciprocity for FL EMT, took the state PM exam and smoked it. As I understand...

ALS skills are Monkey Skills. Assessing and diagnosing are what you should be concerned with.

If you EVER feel comfortable, you are complacent.

Which state? PA has PHNs who can operate like a medic

Signature blocks for two person integrity plus supervisor or pharmacist.

Nope, the batteries were dead and the tubes clogged with cerumen.

Sats are 80% despite Fi02 of 100% and you're talking "eventual intubation"? Seriously?

Read all of the other replies. She is in ARDS, no gag reflex, and her sats are in the toilet. Intubate her, period. {edited}. No need for etomidate, versed, or paralytics.

NCLEX is a pass or fail exam. The maximum number of questions is 265. 25 questions are experimental and don't count. I got 75 questions in 50 minutes when the computer shut down, I passed. If you get to 265, you pass. The questions are A, B, C, D and you pick the "most correct" answer. Then...

What you stated is the same thing for malpractice. The first of the four elements is DUTY TO ACT, or in the hospital setting, required standard of care, and that standard of care was violated. The answer is what does the statute(s) say; local, state, etc.? As for risk, it is not an element, not...

You ask a lot of great questions. Foremost, Duty To Act vis-a-vis municipality assets is state and county/city specific; and can be found in the statutes. Duty To Act for a medic/EMT off duty is only required in about 4 states (I did a paper on this a few years ago, but you didn't ask this).